Zealand University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Zealand University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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AI steps into the operating room to predict risks for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help surgeons better predict risks for people having surgery for colorectal cancer. About 1,200 patients across Denmark will be split into two groups: one where the surgeon uses standard methods to assess risk, and another…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:08 UTC
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Blood test could spare lung cancer patients from useless treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can help doctors monitor advanced lung cancer treatment better. 350 patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this approach reduces unnecessary treatments and side effe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:52 UTC
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New hope for liver patients: alcohol treatment offered right in the clinic
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether offering specialized alcohol treatment to people newly diagnosed with alcohol-related liver disease helps them stop drinking. About 221 adults with early liver damage from heavy drinking will be randomly assigned to either get this treatment or standard c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Singing your way to recovery: online classes tested for lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether online singing training can reduce symptoms and improve physical function and quality of life in people who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer 6 to 18 months ago. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to either online singing sessions or u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Shoulder fracture showdown: is surgery worth it?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether surgery helps people aged 50-65 with a displaced shoulder fracture recover better than non-surgical treatment. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to have surgery (with plates or nails) or to go without surgery. They will fill out questionn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Nurse-Led program aims to boost survival and quality of life in lung cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nurse-led program that includes symptom tracking, exercise, and help navigating the healthcare system can improve survival and quality of life for vulnerable lung cancer patients. About 250 adults with lung cancer who face extra challenges will be rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could replace pain pills for kidney stone patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a common kidney stone procedure (ESWL) can lower pain and anxiety. About 72 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus VR. The goal is to see if VR can distract patients enough t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Can digital rehab help cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether digital rehabilitation (like online exercise or therapy) is practical and helpful for cancer patients during and after treatment. About 300 people from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania will take part. The goal is to learn what helps or h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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Surgery Drug's blood sugar effects under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how a standard dose of dexamethasone, a drug often given during surgery, changes blood sugar levels in 100 adults having non-cardiac surgery. Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor for 10 days after surgery, and their blood sugar is also checked with fi…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:52 UTC
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Can we save more kidneys in rare cancer without risking lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,500 people with a rare cancer of the kidney's upper urinary tract (UTUC) to see if less invasive, kidney-sparing surgery works as well as removing the whole kidney. Researchers will track survival, cancer return, kidney function, and quality of life over 10 y…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:52 UTC
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Why do ICU survivors suffer chronic pain? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults who spent at least 48 hours in the ICU to learn why some develop long-lasting pain. Researchers will track pain, sleep, mood, and quality of life at 90 and 180 days after leaving the ICU. A smaller group will get extra tests to understand how pain fe…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Sound waves may help immune system fight liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to see if it can change the environment around liver tumors from colorectal cancer. Researchers want to know if this approach can make the tumors more responsive to the immune system. About 48 adults scheduled for liver s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Naps and bike rides: a new hope for MS motor skills?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether aerobic exercise (stationary biking) and daytime naps can improve how people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis learn and remember motor skills. Twenty adults aged 18-70 will participate. The goal is to understand how these simple activities a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Are disposable scopes as good as reusable ones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as reusable ones for upper GI procedures in the operating room. About 700 adults will be enrolled, and each will receive a gastroscopy with either a single-use or reusable scope. The main goal is to see if the techn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC